In a society where striking umpires can get the country in an uproar, teachers' unions once again get the short end of the stick. Unfortunately, it is easy to forget that it's the children that suffer.

Here’s what you need to know about this remake of the 1976 film of the same name: the songs are good, the story’s choppy, Jordin Sparks is the least interesting person on screen and Whitney Houston looks a little rough. But, wow, Carmen Ejogo is fabulous!